ABCTE - SPECIAL EDUCATION
STANDARD EXAM QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS
Which of the following would identify a student as a person with mental retardation? -
Correct Answers -Intellectual functioning ability is 75 or below. Individual demonstrates
limitations in two or more adaptive behavior skill areas with the onset occurring in
childhood.
What was a key act of federal legislation that afforded aid to schools fro children at the
poverty level and promoted initiatives fro children with special needs? - Correct Answers
-ESEA (Elementary and Secondary Education Act?
When choosing instructional techniques,which of the following is MOST directly related
to positive outcomes for learning disabled students? - Correct Answers -Using research-
based methods and collecting data.
When making changes to an existing IEP, after the annual meeting is complete, the
parent and the school district may agree to... - Correct Answers -Develop a written
document to amend or modify the student's current IEP.
Under the federal special education law, the school district is required to seek parental
consent prior to providing special education services. Under IDEA 2004, what happens
if the parents refuse to provide consent for the services? - Correct Answers -The district
does not have to provide the services.
In IDEA 2004, there is a provision that supports "early intervening services." The
purpose of this new provision is to... - Correct Answers -Reduce the number of referrals
for special education and related services.
Which of the following would BEST ensure that a student is not incorrectly identified as
a student with a disability? - Correct Answers -Administering nondiscriminatory tests in
a student's primary language.
Under IDEA 2004, transition services shall begin no later than age___. - Correct
Answers -16
One requirement that must be addressed on a child's IEP regardless of the severity of
the disability or the setting of the child's educational program is... - Correct Answers -
Access and involvement in the general education curriculum.
, Which of the following disabilities accounts for the greatest number of students served
under IDEA? - Correct Answers -Learning disability.
The IEP team decided that a student with a particular disability requires specialized
transportation to attend school. In which part of the IEP should this be included? -
Correct Answers -Related services.
One of the components required under special education law is to provide FAPE for
identified children. FAPE means... - Correct Answers -Free and Appropriate public
education.
A three year old child has just been diagnosed with mental retardation by the family's
pediatrician. The family is upset and has come to the district preschool to place their
child in a program. The family had indicated that they believe their child will not be able
to do many things and will remain in "classes for the retarded forever." which of the
following would be the BEST response from the teacher? - Correct Answers -Schedule
a meeting with the child's parents and service providers who can share the assessment
results and identify the present levels of performance.
A school district wants to keep its teachers informed of the electronic assistive
technology available for students with disabilities. Which of the following would BEST
accomplish this goal? - Correct Answers -Providing yearly training to staff from several
companies who develop the equipment.
Which of the following is excluded from the definition of educational records under
FERPA? - Correct Answers -Anecdotal notes.
When faced with a situation that questions their ethics and morals, educators should
review the code of ethics for special education adopted by the... - Correct Answers -
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC).
A speech language pathologist goes into a general education classroom to work with a
student on speech therapy. This is an example of what type of therapy model? - Correct
Answers -Inclusion.
Three characteristics of collaborative team members are that they... - Correct Answers -
Share ideas, understand roles, and communicate efficiently.
What should the special education teacher send all potential employers to provide
information about the student's disability? - Correct Answers -An introductory overview
of the student's strengths, abilities and skills for the job.
A teacher seeks to improve the communication between a set of parents and their
middle school child with disability. Which of the following would be the BEST strategy? -
STANDARD EXAM QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS
Which of the following would identify a student as a person with mental retardation? -
Correct Answers -Intellectual functioning ability is 75 or below. Individual demonstrates
limitations in two or more adaptive behavior skill areas with the onset occurring in
childhood.
What was a key act of federal legislation that afforded aid to schools fro children at the
poverty level and promoted initiatives fro children with special needs? - Correct Answers
-ESEA (Elementary and Secondary Education Act?
When choosing instructional techniques,which of the following is MOST directly related
to positive outcomes for learning disabled students? - Correct Answers -Using research-
based methods and collecting data.
When making changes to an existing IEP, after the annual meeting is complete, the
parent and the school district may agree to... - Correct Answers -Develop a written
document to amend or modify the student's current IEP.
Under the federal special education law, the school district is required to seek parental
consent prior to providing special education services. Under IDEA 2004, what happens
if the parents refuse to provide consent for the services? - Correct Answers -The district
does not have to provide the services.
In IDEA 2004, there is a provision that supports "early intervening services." The
purpose of this new provision is to... - Correct Answers -Reduce the number of referrals
for special education and related services.
Which of the following would BEST ensure that a student is not incorrectly identified as
a student with a disability? - Correct Answers -Administering nondiscriminatory tests in
a student's primary language.
Under IDEA 2004, transition services shall begin no later than age___. - Correct
Answers -16
One requirement that must be addressed on a child's IEP regardless of the severity of
the disability or the setting of the child's educational program is... - Correct Answers -
Access and involvement in the general education curriculum.
, Which of the following disabilities accounts for the greatest number of students served
under IDEA? - Correct Answers -Learning disability.
The IEP team decided that a student with a particular disability requires specialized
transportation to attend school. In which part of the IEP should this be included? -
Correct Answers -Related services.
One of the components required under special education law is to provide FAPE for
identified children. FAPE means... - Correct Answers -Free and Appropriate public
education.
A three year old child has just been diagnosed with mental retardation by the family's
pediatrician. The family is upset and has come to the district preschool to place their
child in a program. The family had indicated that they believe their child will not be able
to do many things and will remain in "classes for the retarded forever." which of the
following would be the BEST response from the teacher? - Correct Answers -Schedule
a meeting with the child's parents and service providers who can share the assessment
results and identify the present levels of performance.
A school district wants to keep its teachers informed of the electronic assistive
technology available for students with disabilities. Which of the following would BEST
accomplish this goal? - Correct Answers -Providing yearly training to staff from several
companies who develop the equipment.
Which of the following is excluded from the definition of educational records under
FERPA? - Correct Answers -Anecdotal notes.
When faced with a situation that questions their ethics and morals, educators should
review the code of ethics for special education adopted by the... - Correct Answers -
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC).
A speech language pathologist goes into a general education classroom to work with a
student on speech therapy. This is an example of what type of therapy model? - Correct
Answers -Inclusion.
Three characteristics of collaborative team members are that they... - Correct Answers -
Share ideas, understand roles, and communicate efficiently.
What should the special education teacher send all potential employers to provide
information about the student's disability? - Correct Answers -An introductory overview
of the student's strengths, abilities and skills for the job.
A teacher seeks to improve the communication between a set of parents and their
middle school child with disability. Which of the following would be the BEST strategy? -
